Africa Monitor Intelligence

Guinea-Bissau: Military Resists Pressures From Political Quarters

The resignation of the government of Aristides Gomes (AG) by PR José Mário Vaz (JOMAV), OCT.29, appointing Faustino Fudut Imbali (FFI) as PM, led to a sharp accentuation of political tensions in Guinea-Bissau, with fears of military intervention. The decision of JOMAV was based on alleged attempts at destabilization and eventual coup intentions by Domingos Simões Pereira (DSP), leader of PAIGC, winner of the MAR.10 parliament elections. READ MORE